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What a busy start to the New Year! A winter wonderland was dropped on our door steps providing snow days for all. After Snowmaggedeon passed it was catch-up time. Here at 7 seas we have been very busy!

It's that 7 Seas Custom Growler time of year again! The 2012 edition will be released in mere weeks, and we can't wait to show you! There will be 500 crafted and they are all numbered. The growlers were custom made in Germany, then customized by Gig Harbor's own Fresh NW Design. The end reslut is one bad-ass peice of functional art! Hope to see you there.


We have a few debit machine's on loan, so things ought to move along quickly. Growlers are $60 +tax this year (Sorry, NO checks). WE WILL ALSO RELEASE OUR SPRING SEASONAL, Cascadian Dak Ale, THAT WEEKEND!


We participated in the 8th Annual Strange Brewfest in Port Townsend, taking home 2nd place! As usual, the brews were quite strange and pushed creative boundaries. We crafted past favorites, 7 Bloody Seas and Blue Ballz, and debuted Belgo Granny, our take on Belgian Apple Pie. If you haven't attended this fest before, it is an absolute blast and a perfect weekend getaway. Try to make it in the future, it is a great time!

The Seattle Space Needle turns 50 this year! To commemorate such an occasion the Space Needle held a beer competition, with the winners' brew being served up top for the whole year! The beer had to be made specifically for the event and 10 local breweries participated. We crafted Reign Man ESB, a tasty ode to the Seattle Super Sonics. Although not the winner, Reign Man ESB did quite well and was enjoyed by all. Congrats to Seattle's Pike Brewery for the win!

Alright, let's talk 7 Seas expansion. Our new home in downtown Gig Harbor is almost ready to move in! We are very excited! Things are going along very well. We will begin the process of installing our new brewhouse and tanks in mere weeks. It will take time, but we hope to have our first brew happen there in mid-April. The Tap Room will remain where it is until sometime between the end-of-summer and the end-of the year. We will then move down and 7 Seas will be OPEN for business in its new home. Can't wait to show everyone!



Welcome to the dark side of India Pale Ales. Conceived here in the NW, we're proud to offer this intensely hoppy, black, yet velvety smooth Spring seasonal. Brewed with de-husked black malt, caramel malt, and generously hopped with Columbus, Centennial and Amarillo. Our CDA achieves layers of hop character nicely balanced by a hint of roast and a smooth lingering finish. At 7% ABV, this ale offers both power and finesse, audacity and subtlety, yielding without question an Ultimate Proper Pint.


A Northwest-style Extra Special Bitter, featuring citrusy Yakima Valley Centennial hops.  Initially brewed in honor of the Seattle Space Needle’s 50th anniversary, this copper colored ESB delivers a clean, toasty malt character with a slight caramel sweetness.  Concocted with generous amounts of Munich and Cara-Amber malts, this ESB combines maximum flavor with exceptional drinkability, cheers!



Cheers,
7 Seas Crew

It is crazy how fast a year can sail by! Here we are again at the end of another amazing year, a great time to look back and be thankful for friends, family, and 7 Seas Beer!  We here at 7 Seas are very thankful to all of you! Your support over the past few years has been relentless and humbling. We do our absolute best to make all of you proud!

We have some fun stuff going on this holiday season. An upcoming beer pairing dinner at Brix 25, 'Sailing Through Black Friday', is sure to be a great distraction from the most hectic shopping day of the year. Winter Beer Fest is coming at the beginning of December, always an amazing festival. A Tides Tavern Brewer's Night on December 7th. We have a beer pairing dinner at Tizley's in Poulsbo mid-december. Santa is set to sail the 7 Seas on December 17th. He will be visiting the Tap Room and taking pictures with children of all ages. More details on upcoming events  and holiday closures on right column.

Lots of new 7 Seas merchandise has arrived. We  have pullover hoodies, beanies, 2011 holiday ornaments, and fitted hats arriving any day. Just recieved new neon blue zip-up hoodies, luitenant green v-necks, and growler coozies. Oh yeah, and Chapstick/Lip Balm in tiny British pale and Ballz Deep tall boy cans (6 flavors available). All merchandise sizes and colors now available. Ask about close-out/discount items available in select sizes too.


NEW BREWS

le Havre (the Harbor) Belgian Winter Ale
First light of dawn; a poised Rubber-Booted Artisan, a calm and peaceful brewery cloaked by the fresh, doughy aroma of malted barley, his own cloister-and Ale shall be created.  This seasonal offering is fashioned with reverence towards the long-standing tradition of Trappist Abbey-style beers of Belgium.  Brewed with Pale Ale malt, oats, and dark crystal malts, hopped with Fuggles, and fermented with authentic Belgian Abbey yeast, the ale reveals intricate layers of spice, fig, bitter chocolate and delicate alcohol.  An inviting, yet complex brew that implores us to relax, silence ourselves, and take a moment to appreciate what’s genuine, simple, and beautiful in life.  Be at ease, be at peace, and enjoy…cheers.

Brewing Specs:
OG:  18.25 plato       TG:  2.7-3.0 plato
ABV:  8.0%       IBU:  20

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2011 Wheelchair Barleywine
Brewed in the tradition of British-style Barley Wines, our 2011 offering displays burgundy/brown hues, a thick off-white head of lacey foam, toasted malt, a strong presence of raisiny, vinous fruit aroma and warming alcohol.  Crafted with British Marris Otter, dark crystal and aromatic malts, liberally hopped with Glacier and East Kent Goldings, we also added 60 LBS of locally sourced Washington State Clover honey to the boil kettle.  With its’ coating, silky rich mouth-feel, and complex interplay of deep caramel malt, ripe fruit aroma and sturdy alcohol, 7 Seas 2011 Barley Wine is a colossal, yet refined brew.

Brewing Specs:
OG:  26.9 plato       TG:  6.4 plato
ABV:  10.6%       IBU: approx. 38

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From all of us here at 7 Seas Brewing, enjoy a safe, relaxing holday season! See you in the New Year!


Cheers & Happy Holidays,
7 Seas Crew

Welcome to Autumn here in the Pacific Northwest! At 7 Seas Brewing Co. we have enjoyed a splendid Summer with lots of Proper Pints, a raucous 2nd year anniversary party, numerous beer festivals, boisterous times in the NW Beer Garden, and continued to work relentlessly hard at improving all that encompasses 7 Seas. We extend our gratitude towards all of our customers here at the Tap Room, and to our wholesale clients throughout the Puget Sound region. We are steadily making progress on expanding our production capacity and remain confident that more 7 Seas Ale will arrive on taps and shelves in the near future. Quickly approaching are several events worth mentioning and your consideration to attend.

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Hop Prophet: 100% Wet Hop Ale:

Come late August and early September, the abundant hop cones swarming the Yakima valley reach their fruition. Wet, saturated, and dripping with essential oils and resins, they are ready for harvest. Once a year, we are presented an opportunity to brew 7 Seas Hop Prophet, a 'wet' hop ale utilizing Amarillo and Centennial varieties that go from 'vine' to 'kettle' within hours. Exclusively brewed with wet hops at a rate of over 7 LBS per BBL (31gal) of beer, the Hop Prophet yields an aroma of fresh citrus zest followed by a delicate, yet pronounced juicy bitterness. A blend of domestic Pale Ale malt, British Marris Otter malt, and a touch of light crystal malt, contribute a clean, off-dry mouthfeel with subtle notes of honey and melon fruit. With benevolence, good-will, and transcendence, the Hop Prophet bestows his almighty powers towards a successful harvest and his grace towards the hard working individuals toiling amongst the sun and soil of our treasured hop growing regions of Washington State.

Brewing Specs:
OG: 14.0 Plato   TG: 2.6 Plato
ABV: 5.8%    IBU: 100% Wet/Fresh Hops (no pellets required)
*2011 Hops: Centennial & Amarillo

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7 Seas Harvest Ale:

Harvest Ale takes its inspiration from the venerable traditions of German Oktoberfest and Vienna Marzen style of beers. Employing a blend of German Munich and Vienna malts as a base,  Harvest Ale displays brilliantly clear reddish, orange hues evocative of the vibrant, rich, and deep colors that seemingly surface overnight on local Vine Maple and Aspen trees this time of year in the Northwest. Fermented at low temperatures, ester production is greatly inhibited allowing for a rounded, yet crisp malt character to fully emerge. German Hersbrucker and Czech Saaz hops contribute a moderately spicy, earthy flavor accent to this otherwise unctuously smooth brew. Prost!

Brewing Specs:
OG: 15.5 Plato   TG: 2.75 Plato
ABV: 6.5%     IBU: Approx. 27

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To everyone that has, does, and continues to support 7 Seas Brewing Company we are grateful. We strive to create the best beer we can brew. We take our passion seriously, yet have fun and continuously try to improve, evolve, and learn our beloved craft. We are inspired by that often times, the elusive quest for the Ultimate Proper Pint, one that is flawless, beautiful, and somehow perfect. Cheers to you all and just remember that; "They who drink beer will think beer." -Washington Irving

Cheers,
the 7 Seas Crew

 

Welcome to Summer in the great Northwest!  Warm, dry weather, and long days equal prime beer drinking season.

Whether you're out hiking the Olympics, boating the Sound, biking the trails, or hitting the links, don't forget to pack a few cans of 7 Seas tall boys to quench your thirst.

We have brewed the last couple batches of our Spring Seasonal, Cascadian Dark Ale, and have begun production on our Summer Seasonal, the elusive and coveted Rude Parrot India Pale Ale.  Loud, sassy, and relentless, the Rude Parrot has an insatiable appetite for hops!  Brewed with Vienna, light Crystal, and a touch of Honey malt, this golden hued IPA is aggressively hopped with Simcoe and Citra hops.  A big juicy, tropical fruit hop nose yields way to an off dry, pleasantly bitter finish.  The perfect pint for hot, sunny days, the Parrot pairs beautifully with fish and poultry off the grill and lighter summer time fare, such as grilled veggies and salads.

Rude Parrot IPA Brewing Specs:
OG=13.8 dgrees Plato
TG=2.2-2.7 degrees Plato
ABV=5.85%
IBU=approx. 75

7 Seas Brewing "Best Brewery of the South Sound" 2 years running! Huge thanks to all of those who have supported our passion and dreams over these amazing past 2 years! All of us here 7 Seas Brewing are humbled and thankful! We will continue to make you all proud. Pick up your copy of South Sound Magazine at your local newsstand, to find a location visit South Sound Magazine.

Two Year Anniversary Bash!

To thank all of you supporters and fans (current and future), 7 Seas Brewing cordially invites you to join us for a bash in your honor! Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 16th because it's party time here at the brewery!  We will be celebrating our 2 Year Anniversary by hosting a bash outside in our parking lot and NW beer garden.  Featuring live music by Gig Harbor's own Perry Acker, Shy Boys, and China Davis along with Puyallup’s SweetKiss Momma, it’s sure to be a blast. Buck’s BBQ will be in the house once again, and of course plenty of delicious 7 Seas Proper Pints. The event runs from 12 noon-8 pm.  Keep in mind the event is 21+, so please plan accordingly.  Also, please be safe and designate a sober driver or make it into a night and book a room with our next-door neighbors, The Inn at Gig Harbor, they will take excellent care of you.  Signs will direct you to our parking area, across 56th St. @ the Old Gig Harbor Movie Theater and surrounding lot. Parking attendants will assist and a constantly running shuttle will swiftly transport you to our entrance. Please ONLY park in designated areas, as we hope to be able to do this every year. It is sure to be a good time so don't miss out! CASH ONLY, $3 cover.

Come join us and the sunshine in the 7 Seas NW Beer Garden, tis the season. Cold beer, sunshine, and Jenga!  Thank you to all of our wonderful supporters and fans of 7 Seas Brewing Company.

Cheers,
-The entire 7 Seas Crew

Greetings everybody!  Welcome to Spring time in the Northwest.  The days are longer, the air is warmer, the birds are chirping away, Daffodils are in bloom, The Mariners are off to their typical dismal start, and the 7 Seas NW Beer Garden is getting into full swing.  Although it's not quite shorts and sandals weather yet, Summer time will be here before we know it and that means it's time to quench the additional thirst for Proper Pints!  Then again, when is it not a good time for a Proper Pint of 7 Seas Ale?

Our website has just received a makeover so feel free to browse around.  New and improved with photo galleries, a short video about 7 Seas, and more frequent updates on news and events at 7 Seas!

We have recently released a new Spring Seasonal beer, '7 Seas Cascadian Dark Ale,' also sometimes known as a Black India Pale Ale, or American style Black Ale.  Hence, we welcome you to experience the dark side of India Pale Ales.  Conceived here in the NW, we're proud to offer this intensely hoppy, black, yet velvety smooth Spring seasonal.  Brewed with de-husked black malt, caramel malt, and generously hopped with Columbus, Centennial and Amarillo.   Our CDA achieves layers of hop character nicely balanced by a hint of roast and a smooth lingering finish.  At 7% ABV, this ale offers both power and finesse, audacity and subtlety, yielding without question, an Ultimate Proper Pint.  Enjoy!

Welcome 2011! It's good to have you here, but give me back my daylight and decent temperatures again! Moving from Winter into Spring is a welcomed transition in seasons and brings with it new life and new beers. Here at 7 Seas we will be enjoying our last pints of the Santa's Smokin' Winter Warmer and move into the unknown. Our first spring seasonal is arriving in port soon, look forward to it in mid-March. Holding back details at this time….mmmm the anticipation.

We are proud to announce that the 7 Seas 2011 Custom Growler Release is approaching! After last years response we increased quantity available this year so that they should be available a bit longer than last year. Saturday, March 5th @ 12noon (opening 2 hrs early) will commence the release of #'s 1-300 the additional #'s 301-500 to be released Saturday, March 26th. This year's growler is sure to impress, adorned with a pewter octopus tentacle handle, new graphics, and more hand-painted color. Functional art: from mantle to refrigerator!

Have a 2010 growler and want your same # again? Just bring your 2010 growler on the release day (recommended to arrive at beginning), you will have first chance to get your # again. After that first chance, all #'s left are available to all...

Hello all! We here at 7 Seas hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Hopefully some proper pints got you through that cold streak.

Our current seasonal offering, 'Saison du Sept Mers' has had a short stay here in port before it sets sail in the next few weeks. Arriving to port is a new brew, 'Santa's Smokin' Winter Warmer'. It will keep our spirits high and bellies warm this time of year.

Santa's Smokin' Release Party

'Santa's Smokin' will debut Tuesday, December 14th at Crown Bar in Tacoma @ 6pm. They will be hosting a 7 Seas Brewer's Night/ Release Party including holiday prize giveaways accompanied by the new beer in addition to more 7 Seas brews.

Santa's Smokin' Winter Warmer

Our take on a Smoked Porter, 7 Seas-style. For this special holiday brew we combine malts from Germany, Britain, Canada and the US to create a globally inspired beer based on the principles of love and good humanity towards our neighbors. Santa's Smokin' ale displays a rich depth of malt accented by a subtle smoky note. Hopped with Centennial, Glacier, and Willamettes, a delicate bitterness brings the bold malt and warming alcohol into balance. Pair Santa's Smokin' ale with a variety of rich holiday foods, cheers!

Press Release: For Immediate Release

7 Seas Brewing announces expansion to historic downtown Gig Harbor

Job-creating move will greatly expand capacity of popular local craft brewery

Gig Harbor — 7 Seas Brewing Co. has announced a move and expansion into a larger building in historic downtown Gig Harbor.  The popular local craft brewery has outgrown their current space and says construction is already underway in the new facility, located in downtown’s Peninsula Shopping Center, just a block from the waterfront.  Initially, the company says, the expansion will create four new jobs.

7 Seas Brewing Co. will be occupying 11,000 sq/ft of the previous QFC grocery store, and the new site will dedicate 8,600 sq/ft to their production facility, and 2,400 sq/ft towards a Tap Room.  Partnering with AAA Metal Fabrication of Oregon, a new, shiny, stainless steel, custom-built steam-fired 25 bbl (775 gallon) 3-vessel brew-house arrives in mid-January.  7 Seas secured SBA financing through local Heritage Bank to fund the expansion, which was made necessary after successive expansions left them no room to expand in their existing space.

7 Seas Brewing Co. opened in 2009 after rebounding from a devastating fire that tore through their initial facility in downtown Gig Harbor. The fire, stemming from a neighboring business’s space heater, destroyed 80% of their assets and equipment.  They relocated to their current building and began operating on an 8.5 bbl (265 gal.) brew-house.

“We’re really excited.  The new facility will house both the 8.5 bbl and the new 25 bbl brew-houses. This will allow 7 Seas Brewing Co. to produce year-round offerings on the larger brew-house as well as experiment and create new seasonal beers on the smaller brew-house,” said Mike Runion, one of the brewery’s owners.

The initial brewery footprint at full capacity could eventually produce up to 20,000 bbls/year. However, 7 Seas Brewing Co. estimates a first calendar year production of around 4,000 bbls, with annual growth as new tanks are installed in the future.

The new facility is expected to be brewing its first batches of 7 Seas beer in March of 2012. The new Tap Room is expected to open sometime between June-October of 2012 and maintain a cozy, living room feel while providing a little more space to enjoy a pint and watch the brewery in action.  The current 7 Seas Tap Room will remain open during the transition.

Website:  www.7seasbrewing.com

Current Location: 3207 57th St CT NW, Gig Harbor    |    Future Location:  3006 Judson St, Gig Harbor

Thursday, December 15th, 6-8pm

Santa Visits Tap Room For Pictures
Saturday, December 17th, 3-5pm
Have you been naughty or nice? Either way, we're not judging. Come on down and hop on Santa's lap, let him know what your wishing for this holiday season and get your picture taken. Younger and young (that covers everyone!) alike, this is family friendly event and ALL ages are welcome! PLEASE NOTE: This is not Travis in a santa costume, this is really Santa! Cheers

Saturday, December 24th, OPEN 10am-5pm

Saturday, December 31st, OPEN 12noon-7pm

Sunday, January 22^nd

12noon-3pm & 4-7pm

A community celebration featuring craft beer from Kitsap's premier breweries as well as guest breweries from around the sound. You know 7 Seas will be there! Check out New Year Beer Festival for details and tickets.

Friday, January, 27th: 7-11pm
Saturday, January, 28th: 1-11pm
Sunday, January 29th: 1-6pm

Come get strange and enjoy the 8th annual Strange Brewfest! Enjoy strange brews from over 30 NW breweries, funky music, a groovy costume contest, and much more! Let's get strange! Blue Ballz, 7 Bloody Seas, and more strange brews will be pourin' @ 7 Seas. Check out Strange Brewfest for tickets and details.

Saturday, Febuary 4th
12noon-4pm & 5:30-9:30pm

This event will put a spotlight on the fascinating beer culture of Belgium by showcasing 50+ Belgian-style beers crafted by Washington breweries. Featured beer styles include Tripels, Dubbles, Saisons, Wits, and Abbeys. All of the beers will be brewed with Belgian yeast. Check out Belgianfest for tickets and details.

Saturday, February 25th, 7-10pm
Boeing Museum of Flight

Experience one of the Northwest's premier craft beer tasting events. Enjoy all the brews and tasty snacks you can in the midst of historic aiplanes, Brews and Bombers! All proceeds go toward supporting The Museum of Flight.
SORRY, SOLD OUT!

Saturday, February 25th
7-10pm

Experience one of the Northwest's premier craft beer tasting events. All proceeds go toward supporting The Museum of Flight. Beers and Bombers? Better believe it! Check out Hops & Props for details and tickets. Sorry, SOLD OUT.

Saturday & Sunday,
March 10th & 11th, 12noon
7 Seas Tap Room

The 2012 Custom Growlers are almost done and will be released in mere weeks. If you would like your same # as years past, please bring your growler on Saturday and we will offer that growler to you first. All numbers not claimed on that Saturday will be avaialble to anyone the following day, Sunday, and on until sold out. 2012 Growlers are $60 +tax this year, and $2 OFF you next growler fill.

Saturday, March 31st
12noon-4pm & 5:30-9:30pm
Seattle Center Fisher Pavillion

The region’s premier beer festival that showcases artistry of cask conditioned beer featuring over 70 one-of-a-kind handcrafted cask beers from the state’s most innovative breweries. 7 Seas will be in the house!

For details, check out:
WA Cask Fest

Friday, April 20th, 6:30-10:30pm
Pike Place Market

Pike Place Market is hosting the next Arcade Lights – artisan food, craft beer and wine stroll. We would like to invite you to attend this extraordinary celebration of local food, drink and entertainment located in the historic North Arcade of the Pike Place Market.

Hope to see you there.

For details, check out:
Pike Place's Arcade Lights

Pierce Co. Aids Foundation (PCAF)
Thursday, April 26th

7 Seas Brewing is the official beer sponsor of this amazing event benefiting a very important cause! This is our 3rd year sponsoring the event and we are dedicated to doing our part. Go out and grab a bite this day at a participating restuarant and do your part.

When you dine out on Thursday, April 26, 2012, for the Pierce County AIDS Foundation’s 18th annual Dining Out for Life event, you join the fight against HIV/AIDS. Eat at one of the participating South Sound restaurants and they will donate 25% of your food and non-alcoholic beverage bill to support HIV/AIDS prevention, care and advocacy services in Pierce and Thurston Counties. Delicious, right?

For details and to find local participating restaurants, check out:
Dining Our For Life